Taking aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby, or cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant while taking aspirin and carisoprodol.

Aspirin and carisoprodol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Aspirin and carisoprodol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years, or older than 65 years.

How should I take aspirin and carisoprodol?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never use aspirin and carisoprodol in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.

Carisoprodol may be habit-forming. Never share aspirin and carisoprodol with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Aspirin and carisoprodol is usually taken 4 times per day.

Do not take aspirin and carisoprodol for longer than 3 weeks. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using aspirin and carisoprodol.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Carisoprodol is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of aspirin and carisoprodol can be fatal.

What should I avoid while taking aspirin and carisoprodol?

Aspirin and carisoprodol may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how aspirin and carisoprodol will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cold, allergy, or pain medication. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or similar medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication. Check the label to see if a medicine contains aspirin or other salicylate.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can cause side effects and may increase your risk of stomach bleeding while taking aspirin and carisoprodol.

Aspirin and carisoprodol side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using aspirin and carisoprodol and call your doctor at once if you have:

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Aspirin and carisoprodol dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm:

1 to 2 tablets 4 times a day Maximum daily dose: carisoprodol: 1600 mg; aspirin: 2600 mgDuration of therapy: Up to 3 weeks

Comments:-Use should be limited to short periods (up to 3 weeks) since acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration and evidence of effectiveness beyond this time period has not been established.

Use: For the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

What other drugs will affect aspirin and carisoprodol?

Taking aspirin and carisoprodol with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with aspirin and carisoprodol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.